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Cheap round-trip flights to Porthcawl

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at £17 for one-way flights and £34 for round trip, for the period specified. Be sure to select the 'Direct flights only' box above if you are looking for a non stop route. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Ryanair
Thu, 21 May - Fri, 5 Jun
DUB
Dublin
CWL
Cardiff
£34 Return, found 1 day ago
£34
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Ryanair flight, departing Thu, 21 May from Dublin to Cardiff, returning Fri, 5 Jun, priced at £34 found 1 day ago
Vueling Airlines
Thu, 11 Jun - Sun, 14 Jun
AGP
Málaga
CWL
Cardiff
£74 Return, found 14 hours ago
£74
Return
found 14 hours ago
Select Vueling Airlines flight, departing Thu, 11 Jun from Málaga to Cardiff, returning Sun, 14 Jun, priced at £74 found 14 hours ago
British Airways
Thu, 11 Jun - Sun, 14 Jun
AGP
Málaga
CWL
Cardiff
£87 Return, found 14 hours ago
£87
Return
found 14 hours ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Thu, 11 Jun from Málaga to Cardiff, returning Sun, 14 Jun, priced at £87 found 14 hours ago
Aer Lingus
Sat, 19 Sept - Wed, 23 Sept
BHD
Belfast
CWL
Cardiff
£103 Return, just found
£103
Return
just found
Select Aer Lingus flight, departing Sat, 19 Sept from Belfast to Cardiff, returning Wed, 23 Sept, priced at £103 just found
KLM
Fri, 4 Sept - Sun, 6 Sept
AMS
Amsterdam
CWL
Cardiff
£172 Return, found 10 hours ago
£172
Return
found 10 hours ago
Select KLM flight, departing Fri, 4 Sept from Amsterdam to Cardiff, returning Sun, 6 Sept, priced at £172 found 10 hours ago

Frequently asked questions

What is the name of Porthcawl's airport?
Book a flight to Porthcawl and you'll be touching down at Cardiff Intl. Airport (CWL).
How far is Cardiff Airport from central Porthcawl?
The journey from Cardiff Airport to downtown Porthcawl is reasonably long. You'll need to travel 27 kms (17 miles) before you can check in to your city hotel.
What airport is best to fly into Porthcawl?
A flight to Porthcawl means landing at Cardiff Airport. Hop off the plane, grab your luggage and you'll be 27 kms (17 miles) from the downtown area.
How many airlines fly to Porthcawl?
There are a total of 10 airlines connecting Porthcawl with 12 airports around the world.
Which airlines fly to Porthcawl?
Most of the flights heading to Porthcawl are operated by KLM. The most well-known route departs from Amsterdam, and KLM flies this route the most.
How many nonstop flights are there to Porthcawl?
With roughly 45 direct flights every week, you'll be touching down in Porthcawl before you can ask, "Are we there yet?"
Where are the most popular flights to Porthcawl departing from?
Travellers frequently jet off from Amsterdam, Belfast and Alicante airports when flying to Porthcawl.
How long is the flight to Porthcawl Airport?
If it's Amsterdam you're leaving behind, you'll be in the sky for around 1 hour and 15 minutes before you touchdown in Porthcawl. Airport to airport from Belfast typically takes 1 hour and 20 minutes and from Alicante, it's 2 hours and 30 minutes.
How to book the cheapest flight to Porthcawl?
We all know those lucky jet-setters who somehow manage to grab super cheap fares every time they fly. Want to know how to do it for your Porthcawl holiday? Don't wait until the last possible moment to secure your flight. Also, look around online and compare your options. If your destination has more than one airport, you may be able to nab a great price by flying into one that's further away. And finally, don't forget that the early bird catches the worm. Know what a typical airfare costs and be ready to reserve your seat as soon as you spot an unbeatable bargain. The best deals don't last long.
Do you have any tips for my flight to Porthcawl?
Wherever you're jetting in from, flying can be a pleasurable experience if you're prepared. We've put together a list of handy hints that will help get your Porthcawl escape started on the right foot. What to pack in your hand luggage:

  • A plane ride can be easy if you pack the right gear. Firstly, you'll want a few toiletry items, such as a toothbrush and lip balm, a fresh change of clothes and a magazine or two. Next, leave space in your hand luggage for your electronic gadgets, chargers, medications and perhaps a proper neck pillow too. Lastly, and most importantly, be sure to take your passport, travel papers and some cash.

Do not pack the following items in your hand luggage:

  • While the list of restricted items can differ between air carriers, the general guide to follow is avoid carrying anything sharp, flammable or explosive. This includes box cutters, razor blades, aerosol cans and flares. Sporting equipment like bows and arrows, and objects that could injure passengers, such as firearms and ammunition, won't be allowed on board either.

What to wear on a flight:

  • You'll want to choose comfort over style. Prepare for changes in temperature by donning layers, and opt for flat, slightly roomy footwear like sneakers.
  • Deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a blood clotting condition caused by lengthy periods of inactivity, can be a risk on long-haul flights. Walk around the cabin and give your legs a stretch or do some gentle exercises in your seat to improve your circulation.

How to get through airport security fast when flying to Porthcawl?
As savvy travellers know, the secret is to be organised before you arrive at security. That way, you'll be stepping onto that plane to Porthcawl before you know it. Follow these tips and get your trip off to a great start:

  • Your travel documents and passport will need to be shown to security personnel. Have them easily accessible to avoid fumbling around for them.
  • Next up is the X-ray machine. Remove anything on you that is likely to set off the scanner's alarm. This includes items like headphones or earphones, as well as bulky coats or jackets. They'll all need to go on the X-ray conveyor belt.
  • Your electronic devices like phones and laptops will also have to go on a tray for inspection. Don't worry though, you'll be back online soon enough.
  • Travelling with a new perfume? Not a problem. As long as the volume is no larger than 3.4 ounces (100 millilitres) and it's stored in a clear zip-close bag, you can bring it with you in your carry-on.
  • There's a good chance you'll need to remove your shoes to be X-rayed, so wearing slip-on sneakers is always a good idea.
  • Pocket knives and other sharp items are not allowed on board. They'll be seized at security, so put them in your checked bags.

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Flights to Porthcawl

If you are flying from abroad or elsewhere in the UK to reach your holiday destination at Porthcawl in West Wales, the perfect choice of flight is to Cardiff Airport, with Bristol Airport a close second. Cardiff is just under 25 miles away, Bristol around 70.

Birmingham Airport is also a possibility with its wider range of inbound flights. While it is nearly 140 miles from Porthcawl, access is speedy on motorways, so should not mean your holiday starts with a tedious journey overland once your flight has landed.

Using public transport to reach Porthcawl is a possibility but, in most cases, car hire will prove the most convenient. Expedia is able to help you with booking this in advance of your flight if you so choose.

Porthcawl from Cardiff Airport

With only one terminal, Cardiff Airport still serves more than two million passengers each year, travelling non-stop to and from around 60 regular destinations. Most of these are in the UK and Europe, but there are also direct flights to Florida and Barbados. With more than 900 connecting flights as well, wherever you are in the world, a flight to Porthcawl via Cardiff Airport is a good proposition.

By road, via the A48, the journey time from Cardiff Airport to Porthcawl is just 40 minutes. A bus will take two to three hours with a couple of changes en route, and the same for a train, which takes you as far as Bridgend with a short bus ride for the final leg.

Porthcawl from Bristol Airport

Bristol Airport serves over 90 destinations with direct flights across the UK, Europe and North Africa. Its range of airlines carries 4.5 million people every year.

From Bristol, via the M4, the drive to Porthcawl takes about an hour and a half. A combination of bus and train takes between three and four hours with a number of changes.

By public transport, once you leave your flight, Porthcawl could take six to seven hours by train and bus, but just over three hours in a car, again via the M4.

Porthcawl from Birmingham Airport

Birmingham Airport has a huge range of nonstop flights and connecting flights across the globe including India, China and North America as well as extensive flights within the UK and Europe.

To reach Porthcawl by car from this airport takes around two and a half hours, the bus takes up to six hours and the train just over three.

En Route to the Porthcawl Area from the Airports

Following the flight into your chosen airport, you could spend a little time in one of the cities before your onward to Porthcawl

Cosmopolitan Cardiff, Bristol and Birmingham all have something exciting to offer for the discerning traveller before the quieter seaside pleasures of the South Wales coast. You could take in Cardiff Castle, the SS Great Britain in Bristol, or visit Cadbury World in Birmingham if you are a chocolate-lover.

Travel information

Destination airport
Cardiff Intl.
Destination airport IATA code
CWL
Destination city name
Cardiff
Return price
£34

Trending flights to Porthcawl

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at £17 for one-way flights and £34 for round trip, for the period specified. Be sure to select the 'Direct flights only' box above if you are looking for a non stop route. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Aer Lingus
Sat, 19 Sept - Wed, 23 Sept
BHD
Belfast
CWL
Cardiff
£103 Return, just found
£103
Return
just found
Select Aer Lingus flight, departing Sat, 19 Sept from Belfast to Cardiff, returning Wed, 23 Sept, priced at £103 just found

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